Charles Harry Budwash, 74, of Morea, passed away at Lehigh Valley East in Pottsville under Hospice Care on June 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. 
Born on June 27, 1950, he was the son of the late Charles and Betty (Morgan) Budwash of Mahanoy City. 
Charles was a 1968 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.  He enlisted in the United States Navy following graduation, and proudly served his country until 1972.  He then continued his service in the United States Navy Reserve for 11 more years. 
Charles worked for the Department of Corrections at SCI Frackville as a Correctional Officer until his retirement in 2011. 
Besides his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Wagner, and his daughter-in-law, Sheila Budwash.

His surviving family includes his wife, Maureen (Sebastian) Budwash, his children – Joel with his wife Tuesday, and his daughter Jillian; his grandchildren – Joseph Budwash, Dean Budwash, Kieran Haughney, Andrew Ireland with his wife Lisa, and Jessica Trudich with her husband Cody; his great-grandchildren – Liam and Jaxon Ireland and Chloe Trudich; his brother – Gary Budwash with his wife Alice; his sisters – Joan Klatka with her husband John, Betty Jane Kufro with her husband Cy, Cheryl Souchak, Kathy Sheirich with her husband Les, Terri Marowski; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
A visitation for family and friends will take place on Thursday, July 3rd from 10AM to 12PM at the David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of  Mahanoy City.  Scripture service will be conducted at 11AM in the funeral home by Reverend Sam Bellavia.  Burial will follow at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, with full military honors. The family would like to sincerely thank Compassus Hospice for their care and compassion given to Charles. 
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Charles’ memory can be made to the American Legion  and will be accepted at the visitation